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INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.
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Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
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Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
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Scared of the cloud? Here's why you should embrace it, not fear it

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Many organizations fear security breaches and cyber attacks in the cloud, hindering their adoption of data cloud services, says Teradata.
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Plenty more phish in the sea: 1.4 million of them each month, says Webroot

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Over 1.3 million unique phishing sites are being created monthly, becoming more targeted and harder to detect, according to Webroot.
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Addressing cybersecurity transparency for stronger protection

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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cloud services
Security firm Aleron says that cybersecurity management is a complex problem and transparency can result in even more ambiguity.
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6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
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Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
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Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
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The 'dream team' for future-proofing security operations

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Michael Sentonas, vice president of technology strategy at CrowdStrike talks about how to get your organisation's cybersecurity operations in order.
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Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Asia Pacific has poor cybersecurity hygiene and likes to risk the use of dodgy applications, according to Fortinet's latest threat report.
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Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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network security
Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.
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Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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education, learning & training
Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.
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Check Point's latest threat research taken from data you can see in real time

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Check Point has taken the latest results from its Cyber Attack Trends: Mid Year Report from data that viewers can see happening in real time.
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How to drop complexity and move to a more efficient security strategy

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Organisations should shift their focus from reacting to cyber threats to adopting proactive measures, according to CenturyLink.
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Holistic information security & business continuity helps businesses prevent disruption

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Based in Auckland, they have a strong history of protecting New Zealand organisations from disruptive and damaging incidents before they take control.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
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Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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data protection
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Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.
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Sandboxing and threat intelligence: Proactive defence against ransomware

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Ingram Micro's Swapneil Diwaan explains the need for speed in preventing fast-moving cyber threats including ransomware.
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Take the initiative in defending your data

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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cyber attacks
Despite this new awareness of threats, for many the solution is less well understood. As a result, defensive strategies are improperly prioritised.